Vitamin E Tocotrienols

Vitamin E is a family of eight compounds: four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. Tocotrienols have a shorter tail that lets them move more easily through cell membranes, and research suggests they are especially strong antioxidants. They come from annatto, palm fruit and rice bran and support heart, brain, liver and skin health.

This collection includes annatto tocotrienols, delta and gamma tocotrienols, palm tocotrienol complexes and full-spectrum vitamin E, from brands such as Ecological Formulas, Carlson Labs, Allergy Research Group, Life Extension, Physician's Strength and Metabolic Response Modifier.

How to Choose a Tocotrienol Supplement

• Annatto tocotrienols: Annatto Tocotrienols by Ecological Formulas, our top seller, are nearly free of tocopherols and rich in delta tocotrienol.
• Delta tocotrienols: Delta-Fraction Tocotrienols by Allergy Research Group provide the most studied form.
• Palm tocotrienols: Tocomin SupraBio by Allergy Research Group uses a palm complex with enhanced absorption.
• Full-spectrum E: Complete E by Metabolic Response Modifier and Tocotrienols by Carlson combine tocotrienols with tocopherols.
• Absorption: Super Absorbable Tocotrienols by Life Extension are formulated for better uptake.

High-dose alpha-tocopherol can lower tocotrienol absorption, so take tocotrienols at a different time from a regular vitamin E. Take them with a meal that contains fat. See also vitamin E and antioxidants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are tocotrienols?

Tocotrienols are four of the eight forms of vitamin E. They come from annatto, palm and rice bran.

What is the difference between tocopherols and tocotrienols?

Both are forms of vitamin E, but tocotrienols have a shorter, unsaturated tail. This helps them move through cell membranes.

Which tocotrienol is best?

Delta and gamma tocotrienols are the most studied. Annatto is the richest source of delta tocotrienol.

How much tocotrienol should I take?

Most products provide 50 to 300 mg per day. Follow the label.

Related categories: Vitamin E | Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols | Antioxidants | Cardiovascular Support | Liver Support

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